Benefits of Pool Removal - Should You Go for it

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Benefits of Pool Removal - Should You Go for it
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• Many homeowners install swimming pools to have a
  great time outdoors have pool parties in summer
  and relax or work out with a vigorous swimming
  session. This is generally when the mean age of
  the family is low and there is a lot of life left
  to enjoy to the hilt. But over time, when the
  enthusiasm dies down, the children grow up and go
  their separate ways and the pool is hardly used
  even in summers, it becomes a white elephant
  rather than a source of fun and joy.
• Here are some benefits of removing a pool from
  your premises.

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• The first is the high maintenance costs of a
  pool. On average, a house with a swimming pool
  consumes about 30 to 50 percent more electricity
  than homes without pools. Old pumps, heating
  costs can easily add up to 1,800 per year. Add
  monthly maintenance costs and repairs and you
  have another 1,200 per year. Then there is the
  cost of remodeling every twelve to fifteen years
  and this could be anywhere above 10,000.
  Amortize this amount over 15 years and you have
  another 50 per month.

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• In spite of this, people keep on postponing the
  decision to act on pool removal, not because they
  are put off by above ground pool removal cost but
  because they are unable to take this very
  emotional decision. When they ultimately have the
  pool removed, they realize that the decision was
  in fact taken years ago but they have not been
  able to act on it.
• Another benefit of removing a pool is that it
  increases the curb value of the property and
  brings in more money if ever you want to sell
  your property. You get more buyers from amongst
  those who do not want swimming pools considering
  its high maintenance costs. Even if you have
  spent a considerable sum in removing a pool it
  will pay you back in the long run.

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• Further, rental properties with pools are often
  considered to be a liability as the second
  leading cause of death for children under the age
  of 15 is drowning in a swimming pool. As a
  property owner, you will be free of any
  litigation and liability if you remove the
  swimming pool before renting it out.

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• There are a number of ways to remove a pool while
  gaining maximum mileage out of it. The first is
  obviously to remove it completely, break up the
  structure, fill it up with concrete or any other
  durable material and use the space like a
  backyard. Another is to build a deck flush with
  the water and use the additional space as a
  sit-out or barbeques.
• Whatever way you choose to look at it, removing a
  pool is a win-win situation for you.

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